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Can Zohran Mamdani Be New York Mayor?

Can Zohran Mamdani Be New York Mayor?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Zohram Kwame Mamdani would be the city's first Muslim and Indian American mayor if elected New York mayor this November.

Harvard defies Trump diktat, hit with $2.2 bn fund cut

Harvard defies Trump diktat, hit with $2.2 bn fund cut

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The Trump administration's decision follows Harvard University President Alan M Garber's statement that the school would not follow the administration's demands despite the possibility of the Ivy League school losing federal funding.

Code that defends against stealthy computer worms

Code that defends against stealthy computer worms

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

These worms, also known as infectious computer programmes, are malicious programmes which after being released can spread throughout networks without human control, stealing or erasing hard drive data, interfering with pre-installed programmes and slowing, even crashing, home and work computers.

Indian scientist chosen for Trailblazer award

Indian scientist chosen for Trailblazer award

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

In a unique honour, Indian woman scientist Mala R Chinoy has been chosen for the 2006 Science Spectrum Trailblazer award for her pioneering work in cardiopulmonary defects in newborns.

Mouthwashes, oral rinses may inactivate Covid: Study

Mouthwashes, oral rinses may inactivate Covid: Study

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The findings, published in the Journal of Medical Virology, indicate that some of these products might be useful for reducing the viral load, or amount of virus, in the mouth after infection.

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Look who's turning to fans for dating tips!

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Look who's turning to fans for dating tips!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around celebrity sportspersons and their glamorous lives!

Kal Penn: I am always excited to come to India

Kal Penn: I am always excited to come to India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

'Eat dhoklas, walk on Juhu beach and eat pani puri -- and not tell my parents because I will get sick!' Kal Penn shares his game plan for India with Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com

Tamil Nadu pulling out all stops for investor meet

Tamil Nadu pulling out all stops for investor meet

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Tamil Nadu is leaving no stone unturned in marketing its upcoming global investors meeting on January 7 and 8. While business veterans are promoting the positives of the state's industrial climate through the 'Titans of Tamil Nadu" campaign, the state is narrating the human stories behind its robust industrial growth via the 'One Trillion Dreams' campaign. Among the industry bigwigs, who are showcasing Tamil Nadu to the world through this mega marketing initiative include Venu Srinivasan of TVS Motor Company, K M Mammen of MRF Ltd, Pratap Reddy of Apollo Hospitals, P R Venketrama Raja of Ramco Group, Mallika Srinivasan of TAFE; and Vellayan Subbiah of Murugappa Group.

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'The people of Tamil Nadu in particular Chennai know about the double standards of the BJP. Nothing will work for them here.'

Stalin-Kejriwal launch TN school scheme based on Delhi model

Stalin-Kejriwal launch TN school scheme based on Delhi model

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

If state and central governments came together, Kejriwal said that within 5 years, all government schools in the country could provide best education to students.

Special evacuation flights for Indians in US to begin this week

Special evacuation flights for Indians in US to begin this week

Rediff.com5 May 2020

While no exact dates have been announced yet, the flights could take off from San Francisco, New York, Chicago and Washington DC, the officials said.

What Tamil Nadu Does Today, India May Do Tomorrow

What Tamil Nadu Does Today, India May Do Tomorrow

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Tamil Nadu's latest budget offers path-breaking initiatives and major boost for social infrastructure, which other state governments are sure to follow in the coming years, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

US: Indian origin Vin Gopal named vice chair of key Democrat position

US: Indian origin Vin Gopal named vice chair of key Democrat position

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Vin Gopal, chairman, Monmouth County Democrats, was last week named deputy vice chair of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee by its chairman, John Currie.

'Aurangzeb also ordered protection of Varanasi temples'

'Aurangzeb also ordered protection of Varanasi temples'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

'Aurangzeb supported construction of the Kumarswamy math and the reconstruction of the Kedar temple and supported the Jangambadi math in Banaras.'

Is your sibling more successful? This could be the reason

Is your sibling more successful? This could be the reason

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Share a warm bond with your sibling? Then you are more likely to end up with the same level of education.

'I'm not related to Narendra Modi!'

'I'm not related to Narendra Modi!'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

From the hilariously funny Harold and Kumar series, Kal Penn moves on to the more serious Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain, his first Hindi film. On the 30th anniversary of the Bhopal gas tragedy, the actor discusses his movie with Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com

Online vs paper-based exam: Which is better?

Online vs paper-based exam: Which is better?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

'Parents, grandparents, candidates, academicians -- almost all the stakeholders have a view on it, so any change is hard to bring about.'

Prof C N R Rao becomes third scientist to be awarded Bharat Ratna

Prof C N R Rao becomes third scientist to be awarded Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Professor Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao is the third scientist to be awarded the highest civilian award -- Bharat Ratna, a crowning glory of his inexorable list of outstanding achievements.

The top 100 universities in the world

The top 100 universities in the world

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Harvard tops the list this year.

Marion Cotillard, Clooney, Gaga: Humanitarians of Hollywood

Marion Cotillard, Clooney, Gaga: Humanitarians of Hollywood

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Ever wondered what happens when Hollywood A-listers turn protestors? Take a look.

'What's the cost of doing an undergrad course in the US?'

'What's the cost of doing an undergrad course in the US?'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

In an online chat with readers overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions

Meet Ajit Pai, the man at the center of the US net neutrality debate

Meet Ajit Pai, the man at the center of the US net neutrality debate

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The chief of America's Federal Communications Commission is not a fan of net neutrality. So what's his vision of communications and digital policy in these times?